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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.82, 594.52 and 256.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.82, 594.52 and 256.16 is: 353.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.82 : 594.52 = 256.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.82/594.52 = 256.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.82x = 594.52 × 256.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.82x = 152,289.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,289.27/430.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.49

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